💔 LOST A LOVED ONE TO NEGLIGENCE? Justice Demands Accountability - Call: 888-499-5738

South Carolina Wrongful Death Attorney

WHEN NEGLIGENCE KILLS, JUSTICE MUST FOLLOW. No amount of money can bring your loved one back, but accountability matters. Attorney Matthew M. McGuire has been fighting for grieving families since 1989 - ensuring those responsible are held accountable.

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💙 WE UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN

Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence adds anger and injustice to your grief. You're not just mourning - you're fighting for answers, accountability, and your family's future.

You don't have to fight alone. We've been helping families through tragedy for 30+ Years Since 1993.

What's Included in Wrongful Death Cases

Death Investigation

  • Independent accident investigation
  • Medical record analysis
  • Expert witness coordination
  • Witness statement collection
  • Evidence preservation and analysis

Damage Calculation

  • Lost income and benefits analysis
  • Life expectancy calculations
  • Loss of companionship valuation
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Pain and suffering before death

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support

  • Compassionate legal guidance
  • Estate administration coordination
  • Insurance claim management
  • Family meeting coordination
  • Grief counseling referrals

Legal Advocacy

  • Liability determination
  • Insurance company negotiations
  • Trial preparation and advocacy
  • Settlement negotiations
  • Estate representation

Types of Wrongful Death Cases

🏥 Medical Malpractice Deaths

Common Causes: Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, hospital negligence

Problems We Solve: Proving medical negligence, challenging hospital legal teams, maximizing family compensation

Hold Doctors Accountable

🚗 Fatal Auto Accidents

Common Causes: Drunk driving, reckless driving, commercial vehicle crashes

Problems We Solve: Maximizing insurance coverage, pursuing all liable parties, challenging insurance denials

Maximum Compensation

🏗️ Workplace Fatalities

Common Causes: Construction accidents, industrial accidents, safety violations

Problems We Solve: Third-party liability beyond workers' comp, OSHA violation evidence, employer negligence

Sue Beyond Workers' Comp

📦 Defective Product Deaths

Common Causes: Automotive defects, dangerous pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices

Problems We Solve: Taking on Fortune 500 companies, proving design defects, warning failures

Sue Big Corporations

🏢 Premises Liability Deaths

Common Causes: Inadequate security, slip and falls, fires, carbon monoxide poisoning

Problems We Solve: Proving property owner negligence, overcoming liability defenses

Prove Negligence

👴 Nursing Home Deaths

Common Causes: Neglect, abuse, medication errors, falls, infections

Problems We Solve: Fighting corporate nursing homes, proving systematic neglect

Protect Vulnerable Elderly

Wrongful Death Damages in South Carolina

Economic Damages

  • Lost income and benefits
  • Lost inheritance
  • Medical expenses before death
  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Estate administration costs

❤️ Non-Economic Damages

  • Loss of companionship
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of guidance and protection
  • Mental anguish and emotional pain
  • Loss of household services

⚡ Punitive Damages

  • Gross negligence cases
  • Reckless or willful conduct
  • Drunk driving fatalities
  • Corporate cover-ups
  • Safety violation deaths

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Survival Action Damages

  • Pain and suffering before death
  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages before death
  • Conscious suffering
  • Decedent's other losses

Our Wrongful Death Process

🤝 Compassionate Initial Consultation

Available 24/7 during your time of grief. We handle legal matters so you can focus on your family. Our initial consultation is always free and conducted with compassion and understanding.

Thorough Death Investigation

We investigate every aspect of your loved one's death: medical records, accident reports, witness statements, expert analysis. Our 35 years of experience reveals evidence others miss.

👥 Expert Witness Coordination

Wrongful death cases require expert testimony: medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, economists, life care planners. We have established relationships with the best experts.

Damage Assessment

We calculate your family's complete losses: lost income, benefits, companionship, guidance, and support your loved one would have provided over their lifetime.

⚔️ Aggressive Advocacy

We fight insurance companies and defendants who try to minimize your loss. Your loved one's life had value, and we ensure full accountability for their death.

Trial When Necessary

If defendants won't offer fair compensation, we're prepared for trial. Our courtroom experience and trial record get better settlements because defendants know we'll fight.

JUSTICE DOESN'T HAPPEN AUTOMATICALLY

Insurance companies and defendants hope grief will prevent you from seeking justice. They're counting on you NOT fighting back.

Honor your loved one's memory by holding those responsible accountable. Don't let their death be in vain.

Seek Justice: 888-499-5738

Wrongful Death FAQs

Who can file a wrongful death claim in South Carolina? +
In South Carolina, the personal representative of the deceased's estate files the wrongful death claim on behalf of the beneficiaries (spouse, children, parents). Damages are distributed according to state law. We handle all legal complexities and coordinate with estate administration.
How long do we have to file a wrongful death lawsuit? +
Generally 3 years from the date of death in South Carolina, but there are exceptions for medical malpractice and other cases. Don't wait - evidence disappears and witnesses forget. Call immediately for a free consultation to protect your family's rights.
How much is a wrongful death case worth? +
Every case is unique, but factors include: deceased's age, earning capacity, life expectancy, family relationships, and circumstances of death. We've recovered millions for families over 30+ Years Since 1993. The value depends on what your loved one would have earned and provided over their lifetime.
Do we pay anything upfront? +
No - we work on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover money for your family. We advance all costs - experts, investigations, court filings. During your time of grief, money shouldn't be another worry. We only succeed when you do.

What Our Clients Say

"Mr. McGuire and his team got me out of jail, period."

-Becky M., Columbia, SC

"McGuire Law is not like the law firms advertising on TV that run an assembly line. They are available all day, every day, home or office."

-Darrell M., Orangeburg, SC

"Responded not only the same day, but within the hour on a Sunday. Amazing, five stars."

-Jordan D., Spartanburg, SC

"If you need the best personal injury attorney in South Carolina, you call McGuire Law right now. I talked to an attorney with one call."

-Hilary A., Columbia, South Carolina

"I got a DUI in college and Mr. McGuire fixed it. One thousand stars!"

-Logan R., Lexington, South Carolina

"I have sent Matt more referrals than I can count at this point. Everyone is always astonished at the effort Matt and McGuire Law put into every case."

-Dan V., Sumter, South Carolina

"McGuire law does not play around. Don't think you can handle something like court yourself. You can't, so hire Mr. McGuire."

-Xander H., Spartanburg, S.C.